Description

WD-40 Multi-Use Description

WD-40® Multi-Use Product lubricates moving parts such as hinges, wheels, rollers, chains, and gears. It protects against rust and corrosion on items like tools, and sporting equipment. It penetrates to free stuck corroded parts like nuts, bolts, valves and locks. It quickly removes adhesives, corrosion and paint. It displaces moisture to restore water flooded equipment such as engines, spark plugs and power tools.

Technical Specifications

Boiling Point (Initial)

183°C (360°F)

Solubility In Water

Insoluble

Freeze Point/Pour Poinr

<-63°C (-81°F ) (ASTM D-97)

Kinematic Viscosity @ 38˚ C (100˚ F )

2.8 cSt

Flashpoint

59°C (138°F) (TCC)

Vapor Pressure

Aerosol – 95-115 psi @ 21° C (70° F) Bulk – 1 psi @ 38° C (100° F) (ASTM D323)

Operating Temperature

-50°C to 150°C (-60° F to 300° F)

Dielectric Strength

38,000 volts per 0.10 inch

Wet Film Thickness

50 um (0.002 inch)

Color

Light amber cloudy liquid

Odor

Characteristic

Vapor Density

>1

VOC

24.5% by weight

Appearance

Aerosol – Aerosolized Liquid Bulk – Liquid

Flammable Limits

LEL: 0.6% UEL: 8.0%

Specific Gravity @ 25˚ C (77˚ F )

0.81

Percent Volatile

70-75% by weight

KB Value

25

Coverage

600-1000 ft2 per gal

Surface Compatibility

Nearly all surfaces interact with WD-40 Multi-Use Product as they would any high grade aliphatic petroleum spirit. Certain types of rubber will swell upon prolonged immersion. Wax polishes and certain wax coatings may be softened by WD-40 Multi-Use Product. Clear polycarbonate and polystyrene may stress craze or crack. Always test surfaces first.

Surface Cautions

Nearly all surfaces interact with WD-40 Multi-Use Product as they would any high grade aliphatic petroleum spirit. Certain types of rubber will swell upon prolonged immersion. Wax polishes and certain wax coatings may be softened by WD-40 Multi-Use Product. Clear polycarbonate and polystyrene may stress craze or crack. Always test surfaces first.